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I like to call my method of application and the tools I use to achieve the look the beauty breakdown.
When I get the opportunity to relax and really enjoy doing my makeup, the results are always favourable.
I absolutely love minimal. Clean even skin, a wash of colour on the eyes and a luscious pair of falsies. Lips? Moden Cosmetics of course!
So, here's the beauty breakdown for this look, which I created in about an hour. It can be done in a shorter time frame of course but then, why rush a good thing? Some people get massages, some people go fishing; I make my face up. Boom!

Sigh. These are heart breaking. Excellent staying power on the lips but boy do they dry out in the packaging. At that point they're still usable but the application process is noticeably more difficult.

M.A.C says: "A new form of long-wearing lip pencil technology that saturates lips in rich colour. A new generation of long-wearing lip pencil technology. Glides on fluidly and adheres instantly. Defines the lips with an instant release of rich, saturated colour. The transfer-proof formula prolongs the hours between reapplication.

I often hear Beauty Vloggers say: what's the point of buying a sheer lipstick? I get that; they cost the same as the regular formula but you don't get that level of opacity. Sheer lipsticks have a very special place in my heart though. They're usually more moisturising and easier to apply. Where matte formulas can emphasize every line in your lips, their sheer counterparts make your lips appear more youthful and supple. The following are a few of the ones that I've tried.

Our most dramatic lipgloss yet. Infused with a new colour-boosting technology, the formula is loaded with high-powered pigments that glisten with a delicious shine. One swipe loads lips with attitude, as a combination of lush natural oils – including coconut, sweet almond, avocado and sesame – polish with impeccable, moisturizing colour. The glossy colour wears comfortably for hours, for a look that comes on strong and doesn’t let go.

That's something I can buy and put aside for a while before I get a chance to wear it for the first time. So I've decided to start these 'New In' post so at least a swatch can be out there on the interwebs. So not a review or a first impression post; just a look at the product against my complexion. Gotta represent for us black women. If you wanna keep up with my hauls check out my Keek profile.

I'm sure you would have seen Heidi's numerous swatches on Instagram. 'Muted' is currently the lightest nude shade in the range. If you're wary of the shade you can easily anchor it with your favourite brown lip liner.

'Muted' + Italia Deluxe Ultra Fine Lip Liner 'Chocolate'Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G 'Bitch Perfect'
This mini came in such a cute Christmas set and with that product name I couldn't resist. This could do with a brown lip liner too.